The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1887-09-15

The Paiatial Residences Of Mr.. Oscar seitE,
new In conrss Of Rrection.


The Paiatsal Residences ofAIr. Oscar seitE,
new IN Course Of Rreetion.
OF the many residences that have
been, and are now in course Of con-
structiOD in this city, the one being
erected for Mr.. Oscar Seitz deserves
special mention. The plan Of the
ground floor represents q cube bro
ken by projections and angles The
main entrance is located at the east
front and opens into a handsomely
finished vestibuIe. The outer and
Inrer set Of doors are Of walnut, ell
egantly carved, and when open fold
into pockets prepared for them. The
floor Of the yestiDule is Of white and
black marble, with border Of vari-
egated cOlOrs. The ceiling will be
grained and paneled, and the whole
artistieally finished in hard oil finish.
Separating the vestibule from the
haI1 will be another set Of doors, the
panels and transOms Of which will
be filed with fine cathedral and EN-
l1Ossed glass.
The parlOF and sitting rooms have
large sliding doors opening into the
hall, while the dining room and sit
ting rooms are also connected by
this means, thus throwing three
rooms and the hall into one.
This feature is eOmmendable for
many reasons. but uppermOst be-
cause in the event OF a home enter
tainment the rooms will be brought
into excellent seryiee.
In the east side Of the parlOr q
handsomely allowed retreat T. placed
which Is lighted by four windows.
The dining room has a large bay
window, which has been especially
designed 10 serve as conservatory
4 side entrance, accessible from q
piazza, il also provided to the dining
room. Large French windows open
from the sitting room on To the front
piazza, thus affOrding excellent
means Of egress.
An elegantly finished stair Is lOca-
ted in the front hall.
The library is located in the south
west corner Of the house, and has
every necessary appendage to make
Il cOmmOdious and cheerful apart
ment.
Each OF the rooms named above
have large fire places and are finish
ed with plaster eOrnices and hard
wood finish aud floors.
The latest and most fashionable
finish will be used aud cOlOrs APP
piled in accordance with the laws Of
harmony, thus enhancing the aTchi-
tectural effects.
A rear hall and stairway is so ar
ranged that IL can be reached with
out going through any Of the rooms.
The kitchen, scullery and pantry
apartments are a model Of compact
ness aud every feature that could add
convenience has been embraced.
In the second story are six bed
rooms, each with s fire place and
closet with dressing rooms between.
The family bath room is located in
the rear portion of the house near
the children's rooms. In il is II
linen and medicine closet. The
water closet is separated from the
bath room and thoroughly ventilated.
4 sick room is provided on the
southwest corner of the house, hav-
ing a warm sunny exposure, well
lighted and with the widest possible
range of vision. The house will be
heated by steam and have elect 'ic
bells to each apartment. The base
ment has been arranged for a laun-
dry, drying room, vegetable aud va
riOus other departments.
The plumbing and sanitary work
i'm the building will be Of the
most improved kinds, having
been especially designed by the
architects.
The exterior Of the building prom
ises to be something of a different
style than that usually employed,
and will be devoid Of all cheap and
ilimsy OrnameptatiOns 80 commonly
i'm use.
st. Louis press brick aud Warrens-
burg blue sandstone are used for the
exterior walls and trimmings and
are employed with much taste. On
the east front there will be a tower
of such a style as Is i'm keeping with
the class of architecture employed.
Messrs. Abbott 4 HOhensehild, Of
this city, are the architects and
Biackledge, Crawford & Go. the
contractors.